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I noticed the other day that I am sore just next to my underarm at side of chest, not on my breast and not exactly under my arm either , I was generally just rubbing under my arm as I had an itch when I felt pain , im not sure if I have a lump or if its just the texture of the muscle. Im 49yrs I recently started on HRT a little over a month ago, I have been having night sweats for a very long time but my GP kept saying it was medication I was on because it could do that, I haven't had any menstrual cycle for over 25yrs since a Hysterectomy. So I finally got the blood test to find I had no oestrogen left, which indicated i had been some time through it.

Any guidance on what this could be would be really appreciated.

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It could be a Swollen gland ..it goes away but to make sure ask doctor

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diana0011

we all experiences underarm or armpit pain in our lifetime. This may be short term pain and if not then it should be treated. This may caused by shingles, stretched muscle and allergic reaction. The reasons for armpit pain are: Swollen lymph nodes, Tinea corporis, Psoriasis, Allergens and skin irritants, Sore muscles. The general causes in many women are: Breast cysts, breast size, Antidepressants, Hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills and may be hormonal changes.

As you said you are at menopause, the low oestrogen level can be the reason of your pain. You need to understand whether the pain is in armpit or in breast. Then look for treatment accordingly. At the menopause women body become prone to various health changes. So, if the pain is bearable then there is no need to worry about. In case pain lasts for a long time, you should look after some measures: De-stressing activities, wear a supportive bra; it may help if pain in nearby breast, Use ice packs or hot water bottles, avoid alcohol, do not wear too tight clothes, avoid food containing saturated fat. These are the few do's an don'ts to get relief from such pain.

Hope you find this usable. Best of luck.

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Solitairebtb

Hi Caz, I have a similar recurring issue. It hangs around for a week or so and then goes and then comes back again. Lately it has only been under one arm, but I have had it under both.

Did you get to the bottom of what yours was?

Thanks

Tamzin

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